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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1917

Page

5

Two Injured by Falls At City Building Site

Two men were taken to Robert B. Green Memorial hospital Monday afternoon after separate falls. Juan Gutierrez a painter 709 North San Marcos Street fell from the fourth story of the Liberty Mills building Comal and Morales Streets. Sam S Milam of El Paso slipped and fell down a rear stairs in the 500 block East Houston Street and was also hospitalized.

Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital Juan Gutierrez San Marcos Street Liberty Mills Comal Morales Sam S. Milam el Paso East Houston Street Austin Street Max Harry Hessel Hassel Brothers Electric Park

New Subdivision Opens for Sale Near Army Aviation Post

South San Antonio announces a new subdivision of residence lots opening Thursday at 3 p m. The parcel lies parallel to Main Street 600 feet south and 1000 feet from the Army Aviation Post along Army Post Boulevard. Demand for first selections exceeds expectations as investors and homebuilders seek sites to accommodate industrial and civilian populations. Automobiles will depart at 2 20 P M Thursday from the office to transport buyers. reservations by telephone before 10 o'clock Thursday recommended.

South San Antonio Main Street United States Army Aviation Post Army Post Aviation Post San Antonio

Army Orders Leave of Absence For Two Officers

Captain William F. Harrell of the infantry given three days leave. Second Lieutenant Basil D. Spalding of the Third Infantry detached. Colonel I. Dwain A. Root of the infantry also noted in orders.

William F. Harrell Basil D. Spalding I.dwain A. Root

Pinex Based Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief

A home made cough syrup using Pinex and sugar syrup claims to heal inflamed throat and bronchial membranes within 24 hours. It markets as a cheaper alternative to $2.50 store bottles, boosts sleep, and treats bronchitis hoarseness croup whooping cough and winter coughs.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Ely's Cream Balm for quick relief from catarrh

A classic nostril opening remedy promises instant relief from head colds and catarrh. Apply a small amount inside the nose to soothe inflamed membranes and clear air passages for faster breathing.

Ely

Garner arrives in San Antonio rests after Washington toil

Congressman John N. Garner visited San Antonio on Monday night en route from Washington to his Uvalde home. He planned a rest on his farm, saying he would work to help Texas projects and urged that failed bills be addressed at a May special session. He defended distributed appropriations for public buildings despite voting against the sundry bill.

John N. Garner San Antonio Washington Uvalde West Congressman Garner Texas Fort Sam Houston Congress War Department Garner McLemore Davis Kingsville San Benito United States Senate Lodge Senate

Cuticura Clears Mrs Talbotts Baby of Severe Eczema

Mrs Gertrude Talbott of Louisville Kentucky reports her two and a half year old child healed from widespread eczema using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She describes initial red pimples turning to blisters and intense itching, with sleepless nights. She endorses routine use of Cuticura products for everyday skin care and offers free samples by post card.

Gertrude Talbott Kirby Ave Louisville Dept. H Boston

Debate Over Owen Measure Divides Congress

Congressman Garner warns that a bare Senate majority could end debate and rush measures without fair discussion unless the national will prevails. He notes Democrats and Republicans are equal in numbers with five independents as balance of power.

Owen Congressman Garner Senate House Garner

Local ads and notices amid city civic items

A digest of business ads and public notices includes law offices and services, a note that Overland Auto Livery reopens under new management with rates and contact, a grand jury sworn in for the March term, and assorted fire reports, exams for lawyers, and Fiesta Association plans. Major items include Fire In Rooming House on Austin Street and May Form Organization for office buildings.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No 75 Honors General Funston

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No 75 notes the death of General Funston. The resolution proclaims he was a loyal brave and true comrade under whose leadership the group was proud to serve. The organization honors his service in foreign wars involving the United States.

United States Funston

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as General Tonic Claim

An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general tonic valued for its claimed tonic properties of quinine and iron. It emphasizes broad health benefits and lists a 50 cent price.

Grove

New Deal Backing Maverick For San Antonio Police Board

Political ad urges voters to back Lewis Maverick and Joseph Ryan for the Police and Fire Commission in San Antonio citing his energy integrity and strong convictions while criticizing the current commissioner and promising relief.

Lewis Maverick San Antonio Joseph Ryan

Out of Doors Spring Styles Featured by San Antonio Merchants

The Spring Style Show in San Antonio highlights outdoor wear and sports driven outfits. It emphasizes georgette crepe and sheer fabrics for both daytime and evening costumes, with a wide range of morning and street dresses alongside sports outfits.

San Antonio Georgette Crepe

Cut Out This Ad For Foley Products Trial Package

A readable old ad urges readers to mail a cutout with 6c to Foley & Co. for a trial package including Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. It lists coughs colds croup and digestive and kidney ailments as targets and names A M Fischer as the advertiser.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Foley A. M. Fischer

Moon Pattern Embroidered Evening Dresses Hit Runway

A Baltimore show showcases evening gowns rich in sequins and beads with a new moon pattern in gold and silver thread on dark blue silk. Embroideries, hats, shoes, parasols and other accessories will fill the display as dry goods and millinery stores participate and decorate for the Wednesday start.

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